2013 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FP13 LRA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 132,645 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. The transition from a failure involving a corroded offside rear coil spring and a damaged nearside rear tyre to a pass indicates the owner only addressed faults when specifically forced by the MOT tester, rather than monitoring component health between annual intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for a thirteen-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 97,788 miles in December 2022 to 132,645 miles in October 2025. There is no evidence of long periods of standing or unusual spikes in mileage. This regular usage suggests the engine and drivetrain have been used consistently, which generally prevents internal seal degradation, though the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on the rubber components, suspension bushings, and the braking system. A prospective buyer must inspect the rear suspension closely, as the record shows recurring issues with the offside rear coil spring. In 2024 and 2025, the tester flagged tyres worn specifically on the inner edges, which often indicates a persistent alignment problem or worn control arms and bushes. The presence of corrosion on the spring in 2025 is a structural concern that can lead to sudden failure. Furthermore, the repeated failure to inspect the adult seat belt due to child seats suggests a lack of attention to detail regarding safety equipment, necessitating a manual check of all beltting mechanisms for fraying or securing issues.